Throughout my nearly 20 years in the dental industry, I’ve been committed to excellent patient care. For me, the desire to provide that care doesn’t stop at my office doors; I’m deeply invested in serving beyond my familiar environment. Recently, I was selected to participate in a dental mission trip to the Philippines, where I and a team of eleven other dental professionals provided care to nearly 130 children.

Some of the top priorities for dentists during the second half of 2024 include physician and mental health, time management and office culture. 

The increase in the commoditization of implant dentistry could have a negative impact on patient care, according to Abdallah Awada, DDS.

Creating a positive culture at a dental practice could be the key to its success, according to Abdallah Awada, DDS.

There are several key changes that will need to be made for medical-dental integration to be successful, according to one healthcare leader.

Although Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, serves as an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, she is also deeply involved in the oral health of patients.

For two physicians, proper access to oral healthcare is about more than just having a nice smile.

An increasing number of dentists have become more open to joining DSOs as these organizations work to refute misconceptions and support dental professionals, according to Barry Lyon, DDS.

Expanding medical-dental integration, improving patient care and practice optimization and growth are some of the most important priorities for seven dental leaders in the second half of 2024.

Dental AI programs and new technologies are becoming more common in dental practices, often improving the patient experience while boosting practice efficiency.

This month, several dental industry leaders spoke with Becker's about the most pressing issues and trends in the field, including saliva testing, DSO consolidation and employee burnout. 

Maintaining a successful dental practice relies on several critical factors, including patient retention, production and staffing.

Four executives of DSOs and dental groups are placing growth and expansion towards the top of their priorities through the remainder of the year.

Creating a strong culture, filling staffing holes and continuing to improve leadership skills are top of mind for 11 dental leaders in the second part of 2024.

Great Neck, N.Y.-based The Smilist is focused on improving its provider and patient experience while continuing to grow its footprint throughout the rest of 2024.

Dental AI programs are becoming more common across the industry, providing increased efficiency for dentists, hygienists and assistants, as well as improving outcomes for patients. 

Combating burnout among dental staff can have a positive impact on practices and patients, according to Taylor Sutton, DMD. 

Attracting and retaining strong staff members has been a constant challenge for DSOs and dental practices.

Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners is focusing on making smart, value-driven partnerships to expand its network this year.

Inflation could be driving DSOs to place more emphasis on creating value within their network, according to Adam Richichi, CEO of Danbury, Conn.-based Archway Dental Partners.